Strong winds and extreme cold weather conditions are expected this Friday going into the weekend. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is activated to Level 1 Enhanced Monitoring in light of the cold weather system arriving into the Maritimes tomorrow. EMO is working...
Highway Safety is introducing a newcomer novice driver course this September. “Driving is a complex activity anywhere, and it gets even more complex with our winter weather in PEI,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers. “The newcomer novice driver...
Driving is a complex activity and the rules for driving can be significantly different from country to country. Additionally, the security standards for driver license issuance and documentation varies significantly from one country to another including the availability of...
Throughout the winter, maintenance crews and private contractors have continued efforts to clean up from post-tropical storm Fiona. Now that spring is here and winter maintenance operations end, this work will ramp up. The following information may be useful for residents as they...
Reasons to Buy Local Learn about the big impact that supporting local, independent producers can make to our PEI economy. PEI Christmas Trees and Wreaths Help the environment and support local growers by buying a real Christmas tree. Find a list of local producers. Who Grows Your...
Island drivers have until May 31 to remove studded tires from vehicles this year. Studded tires are only permitted between October 1 and May 31. Extended use can damage highway markings and create ruts that collect water. Drivers could face fines of up to $150 if they are used...
Island motorists are reminded during May’s Motorcycle Safety Month to share the road with all vehicles -- whether they are on two, three, or four wheels. “Islanders look forward to the arrival of the spring season when motorcycles return to our roads, and their fellow drivers may...
Congratulations on earning your Instruction Permit (Class 7)! What is the Novice Driver Course? The Novice Driver Course (NDC) on Prince Edward Island is a mandatory educational program for new drivers who hold an Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7 license) and are not enrolled...
Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials. For regular updates throughout weather events, follow reliable information sources such as local media, Environment Canada, and provincial government...
Prince Edward Island is world famous for its food, but damage to fragile farmland in winter puts that in jeopardy. Even when fields are covered in snow the Island’s agricultural land is extremely valuable and needs to be protected. If you’re heading out to snowmobile this weekend...